Biological Analysis

Topic: The Brain and Behavior

Content:

• Techniques used to study the brain in relation to behavior

• Localization of function

• Neuroplasticity

• Neurotransmitters and their effect on behavior

Sub Content Areas:

• Areas if the human brain related to behavior

• Methods used to study the brain

• Neural transmission

• Neurotransmitters

• Neural networks

Topic: Hormones and Pheromones and Behavior

Content:

• Hormones and Behavior

• Pheromones and Behavior

Topic: Genetics and Behavior

Content:

• Genes and Behavior

• Genetic Similarities

• Evolutionary Explanations for Behavior

Sub-Content Areas:

• Nature of the Gene

• Gene Regulation and Gene Expression

• Factors that Affect Gene Expression

• Survival of the Fittest and Natural Selection